To the aforementioned trio of ingredients, we should add chicken, rice or wheat noodles, garlic, cilantro, and . Traditional Thai Tom Yum soup, Vietnamese Pho, Chinese , and Japanese ramen are all made with chicken broth, featuring characteristic vegetables and local spices. In this recipe, instead of noodles, we use mushrooms, along with a vibrant combination of green peas and red bell pepper.
Ingredients: low-fat chicken broth – 1.5 liters; chicken breast – 300 grams; green peas – 150 grams; mushrooms – 100 grams; bell pepper – 1 piece; soy sauce – 50 grams; ginger – 10 grams; cornstarch – 3 tablespoons; lemon juice – 2 tablespoons; sugar – 1 tablespoon; cilantro – to taste; sesame oil – ½ tablespoon; chili sauce – ¼ teaspoon.
Add minced fresh ginger, chili sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and lemon juice to the chicken broth. Place it on the heat and bring to a boil for five minutes.
Coat small pieces of chicken in cornstarch and add them to the broth along with the sliced . Cook for 15 minutes.
Remove the pot from the heat, then add the green peas, julienned , and chopped cilantro.
Before serving this fragrant dish, let it sit for a few minutes to balance the flavors. Finally, pour in the mysterious ingredient—sesame oil—since it doesn’t tolerate high temperatures.
Life Hacks
– This is why sesame oil is not recommended for frying; it burns quickly when the pan is heated, with a smoke point of 210 °C. However, sesame oil can be combined with olive oil (in amounts of 5-20%), adding it as a source of antioxidants when preparing fried dishes. Mixing oils reduces the risk of harmful oxidation products forming during frying.
– When choosing sesame oil, opt for higher-quality, unrefined varieties: such oil contains the maximum nutrients. The product’s color should be uniform—any inconsistency may indicate impurities.
– A natural product is labeled with markings such as: natural, organic, 100% pure, cold pressed, virgin oil.
– After opening, sesame oil can be stored in the refrigerator for three to six months. Under direct sunlight and heat, it can go rancid in less than two months.
– Sesame oil should not be stored in plastic or metal containers, as these materials can react with it. The best storage option for sesame oil is a dark glass bottle or jar.
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